St. Nikephoros IPatriarch of Constantinople
the Confessor
Holy Hierarch· Gold: Colour of the kings
“After embracing monasticism, he became widely known for his piety.”
Dates of commemoration for saint
13 Mar (26 Mar)Translation of relicsBirth
8th century
Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
Death
2 June (15 June) 828
Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
History
- Translation of relics
- 13 Mar (26 Mar) 847
Life path
- Monk
- Patriarch
- Dignitary
Undertakings & Callings
- Confessing the faith
- 7th Ecumenical Council
- Founding a monastery
Sufferings
- Exile
Eras
- Iconoclast heresy